About 50 KFC locations in California will sell plant-based versions of its famous fried chicken.

CNN reported the chain is offering the Beyond Meat item at locations in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego next week.

The item will be available while supplies last. The company plans to expand the offering nationally if the test goes well.

Last year, KFC offered Beyond Fried Chicken at a Smyrna location near Truist Park. It was available Aug. 27 with the purchase of any item while supplies lasted. In February, it was also on the menu at locations in Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina for a three-week test run.

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Angie McBrayer, ex-wife of James Aaron McBrayer, leans her head on her son Sam McBrayer as she and her three children and two grandchildren (from left) Jackson McBrayer, 3, Piper Jae McBrayer, 7, Katy Isaza, and Jordan McBrayer, visit the grave of James McBrayer, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Tifton. He died after being restrained by Tift County sheriff's deputies on April 24, 2019. His ex-wife witnessed the arrest and said she thought the deputies were being rough but did not imagine that McBrayer would die. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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